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Saxer Lücke Hike • Easy Trail to Famous Viewpoint

Moderate
2.5 h
6 k
240m
240m

Short hike to the spectacular Saxer Lücke viewpoint in the Appenzell region, with optional detour to the beautiful Fälensee lake for lunch with the best Rösti in Switzerland.

Eastern Switzerland

Ebenalp & Berggasthaus Aescher: How to visit the famous cliff restaurant

Moderate
1 h
1.4 k
120m
120m

Short hike to the famous cliff restaurant near Appenzell with a fun cable car ride and spectacular mountain views.

Kronberg – Family Mountain near Appenzell

Visit this fun mountain area near Appenzell with a coaster, zipline-park, fairytale playground, and spectacular views of the Alpstein mountain range.

Eastern Switzerland

Hoher Kasten – Mountain Viewpoint near Appenzell

Ride cable car to tall mountain in eastern Switzerland with views of six countries and Alpstein mountains.

Eastern Switzerland

Hoher Kasten: Alpstein Geological Trail

Challenging
6 h
16.4 k
400m
1210m

Ridge trail through the Alpstein mountain range in eastern Switzerland, visiting the Saxer Lücke viewpoint and Fälensee alpine lake.

Eastern Switzerland

Appenzeller Cheese Dairy

Learn about Swiss cheese making in a fun way at this dairy where you can watch live cheese making, sample the local cheese, and make your own alpine herbal mix to take home.

Eastern Switzerland

Hoher Kasten: Family Hike to Forstseeli Lake

Moderate
3.5 h
9 k
150m
570m

Hike from Hoher Kasten peak near Appenzell down to a pretty lake in a forest, ending with a fun mountain scooter ride.

Kronberg Ridge Trail to Appenzell

Moderate
3.5 h
9.8 k
59m
923m

This mountain resort is designed for families, with lots of amusements: an alpine coaster, huge playground, zip line ropes course, and treasure hunt trail.

Eastern Switzerland

Seealpsee Lake: How to visit

Moderate
2 h
5.6 k
270m
269m

Hike to the beautiful Seealpsee alpine lake on a safe trail suitable for less experienced hikers and children. Lounge lakeside, rent a row boat, have a picnic, or enjoy lunch at the restaurant with a fantastic view.

Eastern Switzerland

Seealpsee: Mountain Hike from Ebenalp

Challenging
3.5 h
7.7 k
130m
840m

Challenging hike from the Ebenalp mountain down to the popular Seealpsee lake near Appenzell, with views of the Alpstein mountain range.

Eastern Switzerland

Appenzell: 10 Best Hikes

The best hikes near Appenzell for casual hikers and families. Options ranging from easy short trails with fun amusements to more difficult mountain trails where you earn the view.

Ebenalp Schäfler Ridge Hike

Moderate
3 h
7.3 k
460m
490m

Challenging and risky trail along the famous Schäfler ridge, hiking around and under the beautiful spiky Alpstein peaks. Only for experienced hikers that are comfortable with risk.

Eastern Switzerland